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Good Table Manners Can Pay Offby Carole Kanchier - Jan, 2015At a recent business luncheon a guest blew his nose in his napkin. Another used her fingers to push food onto her fork. Are these appropriate dining behaviors?
Lunch or dinner meetings are common. Prospective employers and colleagues want to know how you can handle yourself in social situations, and whether you can carry on a good conversation. Business deals can be sealed or lost over a meal.
Test Your Table Manners...

Getting Interviews, But Not Job Offers?by Louise Garver - Jan, 2015Here’s the good news – if you’re getting interviews, your resume is doing its job – assuming you’re getting interviews for the types of positions you want. But what you do before, during, and after the interview can increase your chances of getting the offer.
Before the interview, do your homework!
Review the company’s website and LinkedIn profile to learn more about the key personnel, the work they do, their clients, an...

Is Your Resume “Old News”? Think Resume Updateby Georgia Adamson - Jan, 2015It’s the start of a new year, and you probably have a list of things you need or want to do. Looking at your resume might not be one of them unless you’re on the verge of launching a serious job search. (Some people don’t do it even then, although they should!)
The fact is, any point at which you’re not in or planning a near-term job search is an excellent time to haul out your existing resume and dust off the cobwebs. For...

Does Your Resume Emphasize the Wrong Things?by Robin Schlinger - Jan, 2015A client called me recently for an update on his resume. In the past, he had worked as a second-in-command in Human Relations at various colleges and now he was eager to transition into a higher level job with a company outside the educational sector. He wondered if his resume could be honestly updated to give him a better chance of a corporate interview.
When your resume lags behind your career goals, recruiters and hiring...

Interview Questions about Your Weaknesses – How to Answer Them ?by Thea Kelley - Jan, 2015Some of the trickiest job interview questions are the ones about your weaknesses. Questions like these can make you feel a little paranoid!
"What is your biggest weakness in your work?"
"What are three areas in which your supervisor wants/wanted you to improve?"
"What's your growing edge – what do you wish you could do better?"
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
Why are they asking this?
While it is always...

Is Your Job Stressful?by Carole Kanchier - Jan, 2015Occupational stress has been defined as a “global epidemic” by the United Nations’ International Labor Organization, and it’s increasing. What does this quiz say about you?
Stress Quiz
Answer “yes” or “no:” I …
1) Am irritable, tired
2) Have little to say
3) Have no leisure activities
4) Lack autonomy, support
5) Lack challenge, feelings of accomplishment
6) Forget appointments, deadlines...

Career Success–No Fear in 2015by Georgia Adamson - Jan, 2015With all that’s been going on in the world during the past months and years, you might roll your eyes at the very thought that you could pursue career success without fear this year, and it would be hard to blame you. However, I’d like to offer some encouragement with this thought: fear paralyzes; hope energizes.
I know it’s easier said than done to tell you to put fear aside as you plan your career steps this year. Like yo...

2015 Job Interview Trendsby Lisa Rangel - Jan, 2015If you’ve been following the Chameleon Resumes blog lately then you know we’ve been covering the latest trends in job hunting, LinkedIn and resumes for the new year. Of course, an overview of trends for an upcoming year wouldn’t be complete without mentioning interviews!
We’ve curated a list of what to expect in the coming year – from new trends to old methods that are making a comeback.
Situational Job Intervie...

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